Driving School Owner

Also called: Driver Education Business Owner

Runs a business that teaches teens and adults to drive and prepares them for license tests.

A day in the life

A driving school owner schedules instructors and cars, teaches some lessons, runs online classes, and works with the state on testing rules.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$60k
High
$110k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Driving instructor license; business experience.

Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Small-business income varies.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online classes and AI scheduling help; in-car lessons stay human, though robotaxis may trim demand by 2036.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Driver's education.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.

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